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Talking edible robot deepens human perception of food culture and ethics

Talking edible robot deepens human perception of food culture and ethics
Phys.org Wednesday 24 June 2026, 21:00 UTC 1 min read
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A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with researchers from Doshisha University and Otemon Gakuin University, has developed an edible agent capable of social interaction through vocalizations and movement.

A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with researchers from Doshisha University and Otemon Gakuin University, has developed an edible agent capable of social interaction through vocalizations and movement.
Yoshihiro Nakata (PERSON) the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering (ORG) the University of Electro-Communications (ORG) Japan (LOCATION) Doshisha University (ORG) Otemon Gakuin University (ORG)
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